You and Eye - a film by, and for, people with learning disabilities 

The Misfits during rehearsals for You and Eye

"You and I" is an educational film currently being created by SeeAbility's eye 2 eye project in Bristol.  The film contains three short stories - having an eye test and getting glasses, having a cataract operation, and the importance of regular eye health checks and sight tests. 

The film, which will be released on DVD in June 2007, will be distributed across the UK free of change to educate people with a learning disability, their families and carers and health and social care staff on the importance of eye care and vision for people with learning disabilities.   

The film is being made in partnership with The Misfits, a local Bristol theatre group for people with a learning disability. The Misfits have been rehearsing for this film for around 6 months and filming, which started on the 23rd March 2007, has taken place in and around Bristol - including the Bristol Eye Hospital. 

The films script has been written by David Melling, Leigh Harris and the Misfits with Profile Vision, a Bristol film production company, filming and producing the film.

Support workers Jenny and Frances, who have been involved in the project, said "we hope the film will give a positive message to people to take care of their eyes and that there is nothing to fear about getting your eyes tested".
 
David Melling eye 2 eye Development Officer for Bristol said "the Misfits have really enjoyed this experience and they have all developed new skills and confidence. Kevin enjoyed playing a doctor and Louise has enjoyed the speaking parts". Some of the  actors said "we were nervous at the beginning of filming but we got use to it. The rehearsals were fantastic we hope the film will help people to go for eye tests and help them see better in the future"

The film will be released in June 2007. Click here if you would like a copy of the film when it is released.